Watches & Warnings

The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued abeach hazards statement, which is in effect from late tonight through Wednesday evening.

* High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions expected.

* Strong rip currents expected.

* Strong structural currents expected.

* Overview/potential impacts... northwest to north winds of 10 to 20 mph later tonight into Wednesday morning will result in 3 to 6 foot waves and strong rip currents from late tonight into Wednesday evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly awayfrom the shore... which occur most often at low spots or breaks insandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents andwave action flow into the structure. Structural currents cansweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.